Eight years ago, Michael Tillem grew tired of watching people die from the disease of addiction. With 14 years of sustained recovery under his belt, Tillem “felt called to live in the solution.” So, he dedicated his life to helping those who still suffer, working tirelessly in “relentless pursuit of the greater good.” At […]
Three years ago, Stephanie Bellanger publicly shared her story of supporting her husband, Frank, through his battle with addiction. It was a struggle that consumed their lives for much of the preceding decade, she told the audience: “My own therapist said … ‘that person that you were 10 years ago that you considered to be […]
River City Comprehensive Counseling, True Recovery, and the WAR Foundation are accused of exploiting sober home residents for Medicaid revenue.
Amid growing national attention to the sober home industry’s predatory underbelly, Virginia delegated oversight to a small group of Richmonders with financial stakes in the industry.